word
carbon nanotube
KAR-bon NAY-noh-toob
ˈkɑːrbən ˈneɪnoʊtuːbListen
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Syllable breakdown
carbonnanotube
Dictionary meaning
cylindrical nanostructure made of rolled graphene sheets; exhibits exceptional tensile strength, electrical conductivity, and thermal properties; classified as single-walled (SWCNT) or multi-walled (MWCNT); used in composites, electronics, and drug delivery systems
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